Niraj Thacker Email & Phone Number

Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina Area

Design action plans, orchestrate meetings with customer and management, and create daily reports for stakeholders. Developed knowledge of 5G RAN E2E system integration, network Slicing, Artificial Intelligence and ML. Hands on experience with HP ProLiant servers, LTE, RF Engineering, Advance Element Management System, market rollout, integration, and deployment. Executed multiple projects with major US wireless operators on integration and deployment of PCMD solution consisting of Traffica Network Element Server and Layer 3 Data Collector.• Created cost effective solutions to achieve project goals ahead of time enhancing profit margins by more than 25%• Implemented nationwide RAN refresh project for Verizon Wireless by identifying roadblocks, working with team to find correct solutions, and updating procedures for nationwide implementation across 40 + markets• Devised Standard Operating Procedures for Integration work saving over $100K in travel• Created training and presentation for customers to use latest technologies with Nokia equipment resulting in zero troubleshooting tickets on operation.• Spearheaded weekly internal deployment meetings to ensure project is on schedule and promote internal collaboration.

Supported LTE O&M systems development and Layer 3 troubleshooting for major US wireless operators. Ensured cross-team visibility into upgrade processes, cross-trained engineers and contributed to troubleshooting abilities• Inspired internal customer facing engineering team to get to top rank by providing customer focused solutions• Accelerated delivery of projects leading to strong positive impact on Verizon wireless with 100% positive feedback

Directed team of RF engineers and 20+ drive-test technicians including subcontractors. Played key role with multi-year project during Verizon wireless' acquisition of Alltel. Applied Lean Six Sigma Philosophy on projects improving project value stream efficiency• Designed, deployed, and optimized wireless systems at 20+ markets within USA • Mentored engineers on AEMS tool helping 50% increase in efficiency of deployment• Integrated Advanced Element Management System for 25 + Verizon Wireless markets, completing in 10 months within 2-year deadline

• Led 1X/3G Deployment projects with Motorola equipment, overseeing end-to-end efforts across more than 10 states• Design, Deployment and Optimization of CDMA/EVDO/WiFI mesh-layer wireless networks

Mba, Finance, Analytics, Supply Chain Management

Course work experience with Marketing Management and Strategy , Data-driven Managerial Decision, Statistical Methods, Linear Regression.

Master Of Science - Ms, Electrical And Electronics Engineering

Bachelor Of Engineering - Be, Electrical And Electronics Engineering